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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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