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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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