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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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