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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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