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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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