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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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