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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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