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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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