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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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