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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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