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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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