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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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