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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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