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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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