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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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