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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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