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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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