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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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