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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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