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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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