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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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