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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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