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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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