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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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