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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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