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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education