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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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