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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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