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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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