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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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