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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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