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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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