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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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