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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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