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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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