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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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