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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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