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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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