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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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