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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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