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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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