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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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