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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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