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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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