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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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