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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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