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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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