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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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