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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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