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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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