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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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