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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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