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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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