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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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