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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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