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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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