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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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