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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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