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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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