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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers 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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