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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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