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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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