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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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