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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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