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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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