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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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