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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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