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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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