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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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