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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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