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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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