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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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