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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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