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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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