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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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