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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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