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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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