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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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