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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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