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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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