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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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