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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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