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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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