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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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