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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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