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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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