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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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