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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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