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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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