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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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