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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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