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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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