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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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