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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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