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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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