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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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