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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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