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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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