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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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