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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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