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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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