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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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