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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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