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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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