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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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