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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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