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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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