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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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