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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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