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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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