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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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