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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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