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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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