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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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