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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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