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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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