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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important 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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