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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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