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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key 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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