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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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