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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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