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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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