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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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