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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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