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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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