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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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