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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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