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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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