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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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