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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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