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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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