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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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