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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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