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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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