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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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