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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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