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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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