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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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