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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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