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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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