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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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