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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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