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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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