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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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