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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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