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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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