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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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