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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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