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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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