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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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