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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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