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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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