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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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