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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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