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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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