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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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