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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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