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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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