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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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