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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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