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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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