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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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