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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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