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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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