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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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