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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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