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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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