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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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