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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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