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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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