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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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