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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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