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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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