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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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