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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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