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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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