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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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