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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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