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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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