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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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