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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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