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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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