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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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