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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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