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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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