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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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