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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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