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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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