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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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