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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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