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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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