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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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