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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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