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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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