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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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