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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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