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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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