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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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