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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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