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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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