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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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