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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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