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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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