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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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