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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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