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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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