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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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