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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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