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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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