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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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