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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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