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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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