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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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