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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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