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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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