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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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