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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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