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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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