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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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