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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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