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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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