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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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