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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key 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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