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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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