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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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