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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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