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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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