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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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