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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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