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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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