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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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