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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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