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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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