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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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