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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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