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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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