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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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