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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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