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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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