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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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