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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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