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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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