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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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