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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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