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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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