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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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