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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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