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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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