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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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