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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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