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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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