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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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