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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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