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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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