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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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