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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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