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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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