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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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