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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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