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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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