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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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