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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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