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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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