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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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