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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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