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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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