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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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