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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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