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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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