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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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