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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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