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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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