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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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