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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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