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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major 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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