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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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