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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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