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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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