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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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