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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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