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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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