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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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