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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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