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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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