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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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