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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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