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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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