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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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