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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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