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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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