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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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