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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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