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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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