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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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