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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes 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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