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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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