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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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