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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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