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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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