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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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