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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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