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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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