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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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