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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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