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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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