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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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