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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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