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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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