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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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