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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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