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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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