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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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