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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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