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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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