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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)