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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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