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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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