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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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