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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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