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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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