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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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