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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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