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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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