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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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