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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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