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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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