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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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