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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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