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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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