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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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