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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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