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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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