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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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