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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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