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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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