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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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