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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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