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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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