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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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