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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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