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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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