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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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