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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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