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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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