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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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