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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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