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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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