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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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