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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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