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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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