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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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