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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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