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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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