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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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