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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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