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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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