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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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