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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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