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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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