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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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