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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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