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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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