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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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