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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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