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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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