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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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