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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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