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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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