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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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