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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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