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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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