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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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