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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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