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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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