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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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