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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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