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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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