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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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