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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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