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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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