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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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