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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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