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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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