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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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