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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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