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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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