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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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