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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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