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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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