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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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