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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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