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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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