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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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