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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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