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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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