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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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