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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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