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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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