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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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