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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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