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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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