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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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