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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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