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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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