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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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