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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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