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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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