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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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