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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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