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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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