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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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