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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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