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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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