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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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