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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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