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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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