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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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