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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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