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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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