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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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