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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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