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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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