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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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