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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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