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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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