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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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