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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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