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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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