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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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