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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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