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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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