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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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