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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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