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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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