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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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