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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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