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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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