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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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