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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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