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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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