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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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