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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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