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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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