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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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