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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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