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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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