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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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