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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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