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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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