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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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