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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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