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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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