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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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