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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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