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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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