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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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