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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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