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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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