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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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