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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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