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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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