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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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