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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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