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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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