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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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