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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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