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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major 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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