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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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