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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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