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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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