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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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