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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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