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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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