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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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