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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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