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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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