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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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