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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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