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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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