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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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