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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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