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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). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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