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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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