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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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