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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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