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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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