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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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