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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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