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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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