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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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