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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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