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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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