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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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