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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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