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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the 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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