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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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