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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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