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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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