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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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