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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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