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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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