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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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