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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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