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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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