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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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