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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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