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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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