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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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