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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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