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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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