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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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