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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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